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Book Recommendation: Never Finished by David Goggins

Book Recommendation: Never Finished by David Goggins

Ayn Rand said man is "a being of self-made soul." David Goggins is a man of self-designed soul. At a young age, he literally looked into a mirror and decided he didn't like what he saw. He embarked on a journey to turn himself into the kind of man he wanted to be. He...

Book Recommendation: Outlive by Peter Attia

Book Recommendation: Outlive by Peter Attia

I purchased Outlive by Peter Attia just a few weeks ago. As a result of reading it, I have already materially upgraded my diet and exercise regimes. The book gave me a new clarity about my health priorities, which created instant motivation. I recommend Outlive to...

The Alexander Technique

The Alexander Technique

By far, the primary influence on my work is Ayn Rand. Her philosophy infuses my entire approach and underlies all my conclusions. One important secondary influence is F.M. Alexander, the inventor of the Alexander Technique. The Alexander Technique is training in...

Book Recommendation: Essentialism by Greg McKeown

Book Recommendation: Essentialism
by Greg McKeown

I recently read Greg McKeown's book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. This is a good book, which I recommend. I agree with 98% of what he says, and I have on my agenda to re-read it. My goal will be milk a little more of the wisdom out of it. I was...

Book Recommendation: The Power of Intuition by Gary Klein

Book Recommendation: The Power of Intuition
by Gary Klein

Let me precede my discussion of The Power of Intuition by explaining my understanding of the nature of "intuition." An "intuition" is just a thought, produced by the automatic (subconscious) integration of present observations with past experiences. Qua "intuition,"...

Book Recommendation: How to Lie with Statistics  by Darrell Huff

Book Recommendation: How to Lie with Statistics
by Darrell Huff

We are bombarded with factoids and sound bites in political speeches, subway ads, water-cooler conversations—everywhere. It takes a sharp focus to separate the babble from the facts. For guidance with this important task, I recommend Darrell Huff's classic book, How...

Book Recommendation: When Panic Attacks by David Burns

Book Recommendation: When Panic Attacks
by David Burns

Please ignore the title of this book and read on. David Burns, a well-known cognitive psychologist, has created an insightful guide to help people deal with a wide range of disruptive emotional issues: depression, anxiety, unearned guilt, phobias. In fact, his...

Book Recommendation: The Art of Nonfiction  by Ayn Rand

Book Recommendation: The Art of Nonfiction
by Ayn Rand

The Art of Nonfiction contains a host of insights about the writing process. I recommend it to all serious writers. The book is based on an informal course Ayn Rand gave to some of her associates in 1969. Although a few sections presuppose the original audience, most...

Book Recommendation:  Getting Things Done  by David Allen

Book Recommendation: Getting Things Done
by David Allen

If you feel overloaded by all you have to do, there is hope. "It's possible for a person to have an overwhelming number of things to do and still function productively with a clear head and a positive sense of relaxed control." So says David Allen in the opening line...

Thinking About Affirmations

Thinking About Affirmations

I'm reading my friend Alan Zimmerman's book, The Payoff Principle, which explains the process he teaches for achieving "what you really, Really, REALLY want." He is inspiring me on many levels, including convincing me to take a second look at some practices that have...

Book Recommendation: SPIN Selling  by Neil Rackham

Book Recommendation: SPIN Selling
by Neil Rackham

Do you have the slightest desire to persuade another person to take an action that you believe is clearly in his or her best interest? If so, run out and buy a copy of Neil Rackham's 1988 book, SPIN Selling. Rackham presents the most rational approach to selling that...

The Alternative to a “No Choice” Rule

The Alternative to a “No Choice” Rule

I am halfway through The Beck Diet Solution: Train Your Brain to Think Like a Thin Person. Judith Beck's exercises, combined with MyFitnessPal, are helping me adhere to a lose-a-pound-a-week diet. I don't agree with everything in the book, but I give it a qualified...

Using “Small Moves” as Leading Indicators

Using “Small Moves” as Leading Indicators

In recent years, I've incorporated ideas from The Twelve Week Year (by Brian Moran) into my routines, and found them very  helpful. My top takeaway from this book is the idea of setting quarterly goals rather than annual or monthly goals. When you set goals you intend...

The Real Value of Small Steps

The Real Value of Small Steps

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." The importance of taking small steps is well known. It's the most likely advice you'll get if you're bogging down on something. "Try taking a small step." And yet, I have often found this advice unhelpful. I'm...

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